Youth Behavioral Scientist

Behavioral Scientist

Youth

In this role, you will support the

professionals on the Youth Strength and Expertise Team. Of these teams, it is

the core team serves as the public face of the organization: they hold exploratory discussions with

residents in need of assistance, organize preventive activities, and work closely

together with the community, and empower residents –

if necessary, with the help of a slight indication. The expert team is

responsible for driving performance toward goals and results through

active case management, assessing more complex service needs, and referring clients to

customized services. Both teams collaborate extensively with the rest of the

the social sector, such as the WMO, the right to education, and the field at hand.

What will you be doing:

Your role is to support the employees of this

coaching and guiding teams in their daily work, through

close individual and group contact with the teams. You maintain the

manages employees' caseloads and helps them do their jobs as effectively as possible

to carry out. You will contribute your expertise on specific topics and thereby

in helping them develop their expertise. In all these tasks, you will

a commitment to the safety of children, families, and staff

van Dijk and Waard.

This means that you have a substantive

not only a sparring partner and go-to person for consultants, but also someone who has an eye for

for the personal development of employees. You provide, where necessary

on-the-job coaching and identifies training or development needs and

-opportunities. You will also ensure compliance with work instructions and processes,

and identify areas where quality improvements can be made. You work from

the principle of continuous improvement, and encourages a results-oriented

work methods among employees. You will do all of this in close collaboration with the

the Youth Team Manager and the other behavioral scientists.

Working with a focus on caseloads and

Case load standards are still in their infancy at Dijk en Waard, so you

You will have the opportunity to help shape the substance of this role. You will also participate in

mid-term evaluations, and provide guidance throughout the process regarding the

ensuring that this approach is maintained in the future. You can also rely on

knowledge should be drawn from the broader social sphere.

Your profile:

• you have

  excellent coaching skills and can support employees in their

  personal development;

• You have a

  a results-oriented approach and the ability to inspire others to follow suit;

• you are

  strong communication skills;

• You're good

  in managing processes and bringing together interests, opinions, and

  input from various parties;

• you are focused

  on quality improvement;

• You have a

  a comprehensive view of the social sector;

• the necessary subject-matter expertise regarding youth

  (and the broader social sector) is a subject you have a firm grasp of and can explain clearly.

In addition

Do you have:

• an academic

  completed a degree in psychology or (special) education;

• a valid

  SKJ or BIG registration;

• at least 3 years of work experience as

  behavioral scientist in a (youth) care setting.

We

offer you

Working at the Municipality of Dijk en Waard

means tackling major challenges alongside motivated colleagues in a

A pleasant and stimulating work environment. You can see the results of your work

back soon. We encourage and support you in bringing out the best in yourself

get.

In addition

We offer you:

• A salary

  between €4,264 and €6,072 gross per month (pay scale 11) based on a 36-hour workweek;

• A

  A position for 32–36 hours per week (with a 4x9-hour schedule also negotiable);

• A contract

  fixed-term, with the possibility of a permanent position;

• An individual

  a flexible spending allowance equal to 18.45% of your gross annual salary. You can use this for

  for example, extra time off or extra pay;

• Plenty of opportunities for personal growth

  thanks to our wide range of training courses and programs.

And

This includes:

• Flexible

  working hours and the option to work from home;

• A

  reimbursement for your travel expenses;

• A

  work-from-home allowance;

•  A laptop and a phone.

About

us

We are Dijk en Waard. A young

municipality formed by the merger of Langedijk and Heerhugowaard. With a population of 90,000

With a population of [number], we are the second-largest municipality in North Holland North. Together

With over 800 colleagues, we are dedicated to serving everyone in our community

living, working, and doing business. We do this with great pleasure, every day

again. Working at Dijk en Waard offers the best of both worlds:

metropolitan opportunities and a personal organization. A combination

that offers engaging and varied work for everyone. We haven't yet

Everything is ready. That’s why we’re looking for colleagues who enjoy developing

and are ready to roll up their sleeves. Curious about us? Click here:

www.dijkenwaard.nl/werkenbij. Here, we share our story with you.

Ben

Are you excited?

Can you see yourself working as a Youth Behavioral Scientist for

our congregation? Then we’d love to receive your application, including your resume and

Cover letter for January 19, 2025

Here we go!

We’d love to hear why you’re a good fit for

this feature.

Would you like to know more?

Sure thing! Give Marjolijn a call, send her a text, or email her

Smith (Youth Team Manager) at m.smith@dijkenwaard.nl or 06-10529143, or by

Gina Arthur (behavioral scientist) via g.arthur@dijkenwaard.nl or 06-39200043

and if, for some reason, that doesn't work, please call Noortje Kostrubin

(behavioral scientist) via n.kostrubin@dijkenwaard.nl or 06-43624873. She

We'd love to tell you more!

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